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hornet

Meaning of “hornet”

A large stinging insect of the wasp kind.

Definition sources

KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
2 occurrences2 verses2 booksKJV PCE

First occurrence: Deuteronomy 7:20

Complete exact-word concordance

Every verse containing “hornet”

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Deuteronomy 7:20
Moreover the Lord thy God will send the hornet among them, until they that are left, and hide themselves from thee, be destroyed.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Deuteronomy 7:20 · retained source text

Moreouer, the LORD thy God will send the hornet among them, vntill they that are left and hide themselues from thee, be destroyed.

1611 marginal noteExod. 23.28. iosh. 24.12.

Joshua 24:12
And I sent the hornet before you, which drave them out from before you, even the two kings of the Amorites; but not with thy sword, nor with thy bow.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading & marginal notes
1611 witness · Joshua 24:12 · retained source text

And I sent the hornet before you, which draue them out from before you, euen the two kings of the Amorites: but not with thy sword, nor with thy bow.

1611 marginal noteExod. 23.28. deut. 7.20.

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Historical English dictionary sources

Historical definitions

A large stinging insect of the wasp kind.

Webster 1828 facsimile, volume 1, leaf 921